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Lakenheath PS - New PS & Pre-School

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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04 Aug 2025 at 15:14

Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council, located at 2 Friars Bridge Road, Ipswich, is overseeing a procurement process for the construction of a new primary school and pre-school in Lakenheath. This contract, titled "Lakenheath PS - New PS & Pre-School," falls under the "Construction work" category, classified with the CPV code 45000000. It aims to relocate the existing Lakenheath Primary School to a new facility comprising a 420-place primary school and a 30-place pre-school. The project is situated in the East of England, with the procurement stage currently reaching completion as of the award date, 27th May 2025. This construction contract, with a total value of £11,862,743.11, is being executed over a two-month period beginning 1st July 2025 and concluding on 1st September 2025, using a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses within the construction industry, particularly those with a capacity to engage in large-scale projects. As the awarded contract has been successfully granted to Pentaco Construction, a large supplier, other growing firms in this field can look to model their strategies to meet future framework agreements or selective procurement demands. The project's focus on infrastructure development makes it highly suitable for contractors capable of delivering complex construction solutions, especially those with expertise in educational facilities. Additionally, the inclusion of criteria suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) highlights an accessible market for companies navigating similar procurement avenues seeking strategic growth in public sector engagements.

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Notice Title

Lakenheath PS - New PS & Pre-School

Notice Description

new primary School and pre-school in Lakenheath to relocate the existing Lakenheath Primary School. new 420-place Primary School and 30-place Pre-School including access off new road from Station Road and associated development

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c28ae6d2-5ff1-4252-8ccd-54a3ce204fcf
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b63518ed-b10a-46b4-9925-143f058aa38d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£11,862,743 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£11,862,743 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 1 Sep 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
IPSWICH
Postcode
IP1 2RR
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PENTACO CONSTRUCTION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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